Morgenshtern - 12 (official Video, 2022) 〈SECURE〉

Released on March 14, 2022, "" is a protest song by Russian rapper MORGENSHTERN that addresses the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and its socio-economic impacts. Thematic Overview

: It opens with a clip of Ukrainian journalist Dmitry Gordon and includes a recording from the mother of MORGENSHTERN's producer, Palagin, describing her experience hiding in a bomb shelter in Ukraine. MORGENSHTERN - 12 (Official Video, 2022)

The track serves as a stark departure from the artist's typically hedonistic style, focusing on political commentary and personal reflection. Released on March 14, 2022, "" is a

: The song features a sample from Van Halen's "Respect the Wind" and interpolates "Either a Feast or a Fast" by Schokk & Oxxxymiron. : The song features a sample from Van

: The lyrics condemn military leaders for sending young soldiers to the front lines, referring to it as a "slaughterhouse".

: The song also touches on his own legal issues in Russia, which eventually led to him being declared a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. Music Video Elements